Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Bhutan

Bhutan: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 29.92 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
29.92 kt
Change on year
up 77.8%
World rank
55th
of 104 countries
All-time high
538.53 kt
in 2012
All-time low
1.87 kt
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Bhutan, 2001–2024

02004006002001201220242001: 1.9 kt2002: 7.5 kt2003: 9.3 kt2004: 108.5 kt2005: 5.6 kt2006: 71.1 kt2007: 276.8 kt2008: 22.4 kt2009: 114.1 kt2010: 61.7 kt2011: 84.1 kt2012: 538.5 kt2013: 39.3 kt2014: 110.3 kt2015: 233.8 kt2016: 29.9 kt2017: 56.1 kt2018: 31.8 kt2019: 3.7 kt2020: 24.3 kt2021: 3.7 kt2022: 37.4 kt2023: 16.8 kt2024: 29.9 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

Bhutan recorded 29.92 kt for humid tropical forest — emissions in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 77.8% on the previous year and down 72.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Bhutan peaked at 538.53 kt in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.87 kt, in 2001.

That places Bhutan 55th out of 104 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Bhutan, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in Bhutan, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 1.87 kt
2002 7.48 kt +300.0%
2003 9.35 kt +25.0%
2004 108.45 kt +1060.0%
2005 5.61 kt -94.8%
2006 71.06 kt +1166.7%
2007 276.76 kt +289.5%
2008 22.44 kt -91.9%
2009 114.06 kt +408.3%
2010 61.71 kt -45.9%
2011 84.15 kt +36.4%
2012 538.53 kt +540.0%
2013 39.27 kt -92.7%
2014 110.33 kt +180.9%
2015 233.75 kt +111.9%
2016 29.92 kt -87.2%
2017 56.1 kt +87.5%
2018 31.79 kt -43.3%
2019 3.74 kt -88.2%
2020 24.31 kt +550.0%
2021 3.74 kt -84.6%
2022 37.4 kt +900.0%
2023 16.83 kt -55.0%
2024 29.92 kt +77.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 68.57 kt 1.87 kt 276.76 kt 9
2010s 118.93 kt 3.74 kt 538.53 kt 10
2020s 22.44 kt 3.74 kt 37.4 kt 5

Countries ranked near Bhutan

  1. 52 Benin 39.17 kt compare
  2. 53 China 35.49 kt compare
  3. 53 China, mainland 35.49 kt compare
  4. 56 El Salvador 22.39 kt compare
  5. 57 Trinidad and Tobago 22.39 kt compare
  6. 58 French Guiana 22.38 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Bhutan?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Bhutan was 29.92 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 538.53 kt in 2012.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was 1.87 kt in 2001.
How does Bhutan rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Bhutan ranks 55th out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bhutan data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
142 places, 3,355 data points, 2001–2024
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